Meall nan Aighean facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meall nan Aighean |
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Entrance to Glen Lyon. Meall nan Aighean is the highest point in the background.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 981 m (3,219 ft) |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hill of the heifers or hinds |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
| Parent range | Grampians |
| OS grid | NN694496 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 51, OS Explorer 378 |
Meall nan Aighean is a mountain in Scotland. It is located in the area called Perth and Kinross. This mountain is part of a special group of four mountains. These are known as the Càrn Mairg group. They are also called the Glen Lyon Horseshoe.
Meall nan Aighean stands on the north side of Glen Lyon. Many people climb it as part of a longer trip. This trip includes all the Càrn Mairg Munros. These mountains form a curve around a stream called the Invervar Burn.
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Discovering Meall nan Aighean
Meall nan Aighean is a tall mountain in Scotland. Its name comes from the Gaelic language. It means "Hill of the heifers or hinds." A heifer is a young cow. A hind is a female deer.
Where is Meall nan Aighean?
This mountain is found in Perth and Kinross. This is a council area in central Scotland. It is part of the Grampian Mountains. These mountains are a large range in the Scottish Highlands.
What is a Munro?
Meall nan Aighean is known as a Munro. A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. There are 282 Munros in Scotland. Climbing all of them is a popular challenge for hikers.
Exploring the Càrn Mairg Group
Meall nan Aighean is one of four Munros in the Càrn Mairg group. The other mountains are Càrn Mairg, Càrn Gorm, and Creag Mhòr. These mountains are often climbed together. This creates a long and rewarding hiking route. It is sometimes called the Glen Lyon Horseshoe because of its shape.
